support on your Spain working holiday visa application, guidance on finding accommodation, job, insurance and tons more; ensuring you arrive fully prepared to start your Spain Working Holiday. ¡Vámonos pa’ allá!
Year-round
1 - 12 months
C$599
¿Te apetece hacer tu Working Holiday en España? Whether you’re fluent in Spanish or a complete newbie, you’ll quickly become familiar with all the local lingo on a working holiday in Spain (if you are completely new to Spanish, our Kick-Start Spain Program will propel you into fluency with immersive Spanish lessons).
We will support you with your Spain Working Holiday Visa application and provide guidance on Spanish classes, insurance, and everything you need to prepare for living and working in Spain. If you have travelled before and are quite independent, but would like our expertise in navigating your move to Spain, this program is for you.
Unlike most working holiday destinations, the Spanish visa process is quite complex, and requires documents to go through two separate certification steps before they’re accepted. It’s one of the more document-intensive processes out there, and small errors or missing steps can delay or derail an application. Our team knows exactly what’s required and are here to help you get it right the first time.
What’s Not Included:
Flights, medical insurance, visa and/or work permit application fees, cost of securing supporting documents, local transportation, food & rent.
On our Spain Working Holiday Send-Off Package, you decide where you want to live and the type of job you want – it is your ‘Working Holiday España’, after all. Your personal advisor will explain your work permit regulations, and give you the resources needed to find a job in Spain. From there, it’s up to you to find a job that suits you. For more support, you can always upgrade to our Kick-Start Spain Program.
Interested to chat with us to learn which of our Working Holiday in Spain is the right one for you? Book a free call with us today!
Leave anytime you want as this program is available year-round!
Please note: we highly recommend you get in touch at least six months before you plan to leave Canada so that you can be ready for the youth mobility visa process for Spain!
No, there is no online Working Holiday visa or Youth Mobility visa (YMV) application for Canadians going to Spain – all processes are done in-person via a visa appointment under the Consulate that works with your jurisdiction. Each consulate is assigned specific provinces and territories in Canada, so please schedule a call with us to determine which consulate or embassy you are under.
Yes, the Youth Mobility Visa (YMV) requires an in-person application.
At this time, the Spanish Consulates in Montreal and Toronto, as well as the Embassy of Spain in Ottawa, require Canadian youth to submit their Working Holiday Visa applications in person. Some applicants may also need to apply for their NIE in person before submitting their visa application, meaning that more than one visit to the appropriate Consulate or Embassy may be required.
The entire process can take between 5-6 months, and you can register with Stepabroad up to a year in advance from your desired departure date. As the working holiday process for Spain can take time, we strongly urge you to remain flexible with your plans, so that we can make sure you complete all the necessary steps!
No, that’s the beauty of the Working Holiday for Canadians – you do not need to have a job or long-term accommodation planned in Spain. Once you get your working holiday visa approved, you are free to live and work anywhere in Spain: from Madrid, Barcelona to Bilbao, Sevilla, Mallorca or even the Canary Islands! Your choice!
Yes, Spain requires Canadian citizens to be both residents of Canada and physically in Canada to apply for the Youth Mobility Visa (YMV). All documents must be obtained from Canada, and in-person appointments must be attended within your jurisdiction.
If you’re currently overseas, you’ll need to return to Canada to begin the application process and remain in Canada until your Youth Mobility Visa is issued before travelling to Spain to work.
No, you must apply for the Youth Mobility Visa from Canada. The Spanish authorities in Canada are the ones who review and approve your visa application, and there are no exceptions to this requirement.
Not at all! You must apply for your NIE or the Foreigner Identity Number just like you would apply your Spain Youth Mobility Visa (YMV). Depending on the Consulate or Embassy, you may need a separate NIE appointment, while some offices may allow you to apply for your NIE and Youth Mobility Visa on the same day.
As of 2026, the financial requirement is to show that you have at least $2,910 CAD at the time of your visa submission.
Your Working Holiday Visa will start on the day you indicate on your visa application documents that you submit to the Spanish authorities. This may be soon after the visa is approved or later, depending on which date you put. For this reason, never write a start date that is too soon, as you might miss out on a few days if the visa process gets delayed! Book a call today to talk about timelines.
You can work full time or part time – this is completely up to you!
There are no work restrictions for Canadians regarding the number of hours under this work permit.
Yes! We continue providing assistance and help you answer any questions you have during your entire duration of stay in Spain. Have you checked the last video we filmed of our participants in Spain? Check it out here!! We not only have travel coordinators that have lived in Spain but also have team members from Spain, so yes, we are the Spanish experts
You must exit Spain before your Working Holiday visa expires. After your working holiday visa expires, you should never overstay your YMV as this can affect your eligibility for traveling in the Schengen area as well as any future visas you may need to apply for around the world!
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